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Chalcopyrite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Benitoite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
Insoluble: HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3  
3.61-3.68  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}  
[10 1 1] poor  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Chalcopyrite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Benitoite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Chalcopyrite and Benitoite chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.

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